Senior Planning Policy and Mapping Officer
Senior Planning Policy and Mapping Officer
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£ 40476 - 44711
1 Vacancy
Job Description
This is an exciting time to join the councils of Cheltenham Borough Gloucester City and Tewkesbury Borough Councils. We are preparing a new Strategic and Local Plan (SLP) to shape the future planning framework for growth in the area and in this role you will provide a key role in supporting plan-making and digital mapping. Our timetable for the preparation of the SLP is ambitious and aim to submit the plan for examination in October/November 2026.
This role will require the post holder to take a lead role on Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for the SLP working with other GIS colleagues across the councils. You will support the preparation of evidence regarding site opportunities maintain our GIS information to ensure it remains robust and up-to-date and undertake spatial analysis to support plan-making.
In addition the post holder will engage in a variety of different tasks to support the work of the SLP including the commissioning and preparation of evidence reports policy writing and community and stakeholder engagement.
We would like to hear from highly motivated and experienced individuals with experience of:
- Preparation of local plans and digital mapping.
- Organisation of and communicating of technical information.
- Undertaking research to in order to provide accurate evidence to support plan-making.
- Presenting complex information in an accessible way with great report writing skills.
- Proficient in the use of technology to use planning systems.
Closing Date: Thursday 12 June
About You
About Us
In return we offer:
- Up to 30 days annual leave
- Agile working arrangements
- Convenient office location close to the M5 with free parking
- Opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Potential career progression
- 20% discounted membership at the local leisure centre
Find out more about us and the benefits of working for us by clickinghere.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The council is committed to promoting equality of opportunity; we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
